A German surname meaning seal or signet, commonly found among Jewish and German families.
From Middle High German sigel meaning 'seal' or 'signet ring', referring to someone who made or used official seals. Often an occupational surname.
The surname Siegel often indicated a family's connection to official document sealing, a prestigious occupation in medieval times when literacy was rare and seals were crucial for authenticating important papers!
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